Published Date: 29th December, 2025
Position: Consultant
Location: Kathmandu
Application Deadline: 8th January, 2026
Terms of Reference (TOR):
About Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD)
Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD) is an autonomous, non-profit, non-governmental organization established on May 29, 1995. FWLD works for the protection, promotion, and realization of the rights of women, children, minorities, and marginalized groups. FWLD envisions a society where human rights are fully realized, social injustice and discrimination are eliminated, and equality prevails. To achieve this vision, FWLD has consistently engaged in advocacy and action to challenge discriminatory laws, policies, and harmful social and cultural practices.
Purpose of the Assignment:
Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD) invites applications from qualified consultants to conduct a Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) analysis of the laws related to the election process in reference to the upcoming election of the House of Representatives, 2026, and to support the development of a Code of Conduct for the election observers.
Consultant Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
- Review national laws and policies related to elections, focusing on gender, disability, and social inclusion.
- Analyze the election process from a GEDSI perspective, identifying special provisions for women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, senior citizens, Dalit communities, and marginalized groups.
- Review the existing election code of conduct.
- Develop a code of conduct for the election observers.
Expected Deliverables
- GEDSI analysis report of the laws related to the election.
- Code of Conduct for election observer.
Duration of the Consultancy
The consultant should complete the work in 10 days from the date of signing the agreement.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The consultant must meet the following minimum criteria:
- At least 5 years of proven professional experience in research and analysis in human rights, womens right, or social inclusion.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Demonstrated prior experience working with GEDSI perspectives, particularly gender equality, disability, and social inclusion
- Strong understanding of the Nepalese legal system.
Payment Schedule
Payment will be made based on satisfactory completion of deliveries, as outlined in the contract.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
- A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience.
- A cover letter outlining the proposed approach to the assignment and expected remuneration.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications by 5:00 pm (Nepal Standard Time) 8th January, 2026, either physically at the FWLD office, or by email to info@fwld.org. Late applications will not be reviewed.
FWLD strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized and socially excluded communities.